Tankless water heaters were invented more than 90 years ago in post-WWI Germany. Surprised? So were we when we looked it up. Their primary benefit is a virtually unlimited supply of hot water on demand. They don’t store hot water but use powerful heating...
Let’s set the scene. You stumble into the bathroom. Another sleepless night — maybe a nice hot shower will clear the cobwebs. You open the spigot and wait for the steam to rise. You may be groggy, but you’re no fool — why step into a frigid blast? There it...
Why is the hot water not hot enough and peaking at lukewarm? At the start of the day, a deceptively mild shower when you want a hot one can put you in a cranky mood. What’s going on? It’s a frustrating problem, and it doesn’t stop with your shower....
Have you noticed a puddle near your water heater? That’s never a good thing. Most water heaters last about 10 to 15 years, even with proper maintenance. And Orange County’s hard water can shorten the life of any appliance exposed to it. But before you...
Popping and crackling sounds are normal for a popcorn popper or a bowl of Rice Krispies. But what if those cracking, popping, and banging sounds come from the water heater? What the hey? It’s unnerving, but is it dangerous? Is the heater on its way out? Is it...
Eggs — what a great way to start the day! Except when the eggs move off your plate and into the bathroom and lose their freshness. Few things are less appetizing than the stench of rotten eggs, and when that stench comes from your hot water supply, well, do you really...